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Gibson 1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue, Light Aged, Inverness Green vs Gibson Slash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition, Vintage Sunburst

Gibson 1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue, Light Aged, Inverness Green
Electric$8,999
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78Overall / 100
Gibson Slash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition, Vintage Sunburst
Electric$14,999
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77Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue, Light Aged, Inverness Green and Gibson Slash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition, Vintage Sunburst are closely matched overall — 78 to 77 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Gibson 1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue, Light Aged, Inverness Green wins on
  • Better sound (79 vs 74)
  • Lower price ($8,999 vs $14,999)
Gibson Slash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition, Vintage Sunburst wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue, Light Aged, Inverness GreenSlash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition, Vintage Sunburst
Overall7877
Build8787
Playability7575
Sound7974
Value6867

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue, Light Aged, Inverness GreenSlash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition, Vintage Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodSolid Mahogany3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3Custombucker Alnico 2 / Custombucker Alnico 2
Rating——
Price$8,999$14,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticityCertificate of Authenticity, Signed The Collection: Slash coffee table book, Signed Slash Orgy of the Damned album
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeSGES-335
Body StylesSGES
BridgeABR-1ABR-1
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker Alnico 2
CaseCustom Shop HardshellLifton Black/Yellow Hardshell
Control CoversWhite—
Control KnobsBlack Top Hats with Silver InsertsGold Top Hat with Silver Insert and Dial Pointer
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Black Beauty Capacitors2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Black Cat Capacitors
End Of Board Width56.89mm / 2.24in52.37mm / 2.06in
FinishNickel; Murphy Lab Light AgedNickel, Murphy Lab Aged
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl BlockAged Celluloid, Small Block
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock InlayGibson logo and Split Diamond inlay in Mother of PearlGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue FitLong Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Middle pickupCustombucker Alnico 3—
ModelSGC63PSL00000047863ES335SLMLAVSBN1
Mounting RingsBlack M69Black
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker Alnico 2
NutNylonNylon
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.85mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardWhite Multi-PlyBlack 5-Ply
Pickup CoversAuthentic Profile Nickel SilverTrue Historic Nickel
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-way Switchcraft Toggle
ProfileAuthentic '61 Thin ProfileSlimTaper 60s C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipCreamTrue Historic Amber
SwitchwasherReplica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate—
TailpieceLong Maestro VibrolaBigsby B7 with True Historic Cellulose Nitrate Custom Made Plate
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeAuthentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod CoverAuthentic Stepped 2-PlyTrue Historic
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel, Murphy Lab Aged
TunersGrover KidneyKluson Double Ring
Weight ReliefNone—
Binding—Single-ply Royalite, Top, Back, and Fretboard
Centerblock—Solid Maple
Saddle Material—Nylon
Strap Buttons—2

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